Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Wilbraham, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in compliance with dietary orders and safety standards. You will follow recipes, oversee food quantities, and ensure timely service with a focus on taste and appearance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience in large-scale food preparation is preferred. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred depending on location.
• Approximately 1 year of experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient.
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets and food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Large quantity cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in food preparation preferred

Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language